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Two people riding a bicycle on a rural road, with one person wearing a striped top.
Review

Drift review – attempts to shock without the aspect of surprise

by David Jenkins

A Liberian refugee attempts to rebuild her life with the assistance of a sunny American tour guide in Anthony Chen’s scattered drama.

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In Retrospect
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Review

Silver Haze review – messy in a lifelike, truthful way

by David Jenkins

A mental health nurse struggling to come to terms with traumatic events from her past falls in love with one of her patients in Sacha Polak’s tough but honest drama.

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Three men in military uniforms and hats, one appears to be giving instructions to the others.
Review

Disco Boy review – a bold yet banal character study

by Marina Ashioti

Two men in search of a better life meet by chance in the Niger Delta – one in the French Foreign Legion, the other a revolutionary with dreams of becoming a dancer.

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Festivals

Queer Times: How Thessaloniki International Doc Festival are celebrating LGBTQ+ Cinema

by Christina Newland

A report from the 2024 TIDF sees art, empathy, a bit of violence and a hopeful vision for the future of Greek cinema.
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Review

Opus review – gorgeous document of a supreme artist

by Xuanlin Tham

Neo Sora creates a beautiful portrait of his late father, filmed just before he passed away from cancer in 2023.

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4
In Retrospect
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Review

The Sweet East review – packed with salty goodness

by David Jenkins

A high school student embarks on a bizarro road trip through contemporary America in Sean Price William’s idiosyncratic feature debut.

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In Retrospect
A woman wearing an elaborate gold and white gown, with a long sheer veil, stands in a grand ornate church setting with two women in black habits at her sides.
Review

Immaculate review – get thee to a different nunnery

by Hannah Strong

Sydney Sweeney plays a pious young nun who finds herself unexpectedly expecting in Michael Mohan’s slightly underwhelming take on the nunspoiltation movie.

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Interviews

Under the Cover: Petra Eriksson

by Little White Lies

We go behind the scenes on the cover of LWLies 102: The Challengers Issue with illustrator, Swedish artist and graphic designer Petra Eriksson.
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Review

The Delinquents review – comic twist on classic crime saga

by David Jenkins

The worst criminals in the world find deeper meaning in their lives in this hilarious odyssey from Rodrigo Moreno.

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In Retrospect
Two people, a man and woman, protesting with fists raised, shouting in front of a London Rebels banner.
Review

Baltimore review – chilling and expertly constructed

by David Jenkins

The always excellent duo Joe Lawlor and Christine Malloy create a tense, gripping portrait of Rose Dugdale, who left behind a life of privilege to become a key figure in the IRA.

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